Course - Specialization in Political Science: International Relations - POL2013
POL2013
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.
Specialization in Political Science: International Relations
Choose study yearAssessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
Credits
7.5
Level
Intermediate course, level II
Course start
Spring 2026
Duration
1 semester
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Location
Trondheim
Examination arrangement
School exam
About
About the course
Course content
The course builds on POL1000 and offers a more comprehensive treatment of common theories of international politics. An introduction to the most important paradigms or schools of thought in international politics is offered. Who are the most important actors in international politics, and what characterizes the relationship between and among them? The theories will be illustrated by historical as well as contemporary examples.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student shall:
- have knowledge about what affects the relationship between different actors (first and foremost, states) in the realm of International Politics and how this how this provides for both conflict and cooperation in international society.
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
- use the central theories and approaches to analyze current issue in the area of international politics.
Learning methods and activities
4 hours of lectures per week in the first half of the semester.
Further on evaluation
Assessment: 3-hour written exam in week 9
Recommended previous knowledge
POL1000
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Provided at the start of the semester
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| POL2003 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2011 |
Subject areas
- Social Studies
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.
Ordinary examination - Spring 2026
School exam
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.